Myanmar’s military has been invited to take part in a working group co-chaired by the US and Thailand – despite Washington last year declaring it had committed genocide. Source link
Read More »EU announces €10 billion package but frustrated Asean leaders seek trade pact
At first EU-Asean leaders summit, the two blocs pledge economic cooperation but show strains on political statements, especially on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Source link
Read More »Asean can boost ocean governance by getting US to ratify UNCLOS
Asean and Vietnam in particular are in position to bolster an effective maritime approach to regional integration to better protect the marine environment. China’s maritime actions undermine the freedoms set out in UNCLOS, making it essential for Asean to convince the US to ratify the agreement. Source link
Read More »How Asean can bridge the yawning gap between the US and China
Southeast Asian states need to resuscitate a foreign policy of ‘non-alignment’ as a middle path amid great power competition. Source link
Read More »As world leaders meet again, 3 reasons to root for multilateralism
The return of face-to-face meetings, the motivating effect of our grave global challenges and the moderating influence of ‘middle power’ multipolarisation all point to a revival of global cooperation. Source link
Read More »South Korea unveils private sector support to aid diversification from China
South Korea has pledged to stabilise domestic supply chains, allocate more money for R&D and strengthen production ties with Southeast Asian nations in a bid to ease the private sector’s reliance on China. Source link
Read More »US-China rivalry stole the show at Asia’s week of summits
At the Asean, G20 and Apec summits, the tone of world leaders’ discussions suggests global powers’ rivalry is a long way from abating. Notably, China’s Xi struck a milder tone, in the face of Western attempts to drag Russia into the spotlight and during meetings with other leaders. Source link
Read More »Did Myanmar pardon foreign prisoners as ‘tactic’ to ease pressure from Asean?
One former adviser to Myanmar’s government said the prisoner release was a ‘symbolic but disingenuous conciliatory move by the junta designed entirely to relieve international pressure’. Source link
Read More »Why Southeast Asia is desperate for a US-China detente
For Asean, a truce puts to rest fears of a backyard military conflict, pressure of choosing sides and decoupling worries. Ultimately, the region needs superpower cooperation to help it meet its challenges. Source link
Read More »Hong Kong to push for stronger ties with Asia-Pacific countries: finance chief
Financial Secretary Paul Chan also reveals Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry planning to visit Hong Kong next year to pursue business opportunities. Source link
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